A Reasonable Request
Synopsis
A desperate son (Stephen Ellis) reconnects with his estranged father (John Ennis) over an absurd request that will change their lives forever. Awash in debt and strapped with a pregnant girlfriend, Seth is willing to go the distance for some extra cash. The questions is, can he convince his recovering father to do the same? A REASONABLE REQUEST questions the integrity of the family bond and places a price on one’s dignity. It’s a dark comedy that teeters the line of ethics and flaunts the notion of appropriate.
Section: Midnight Shorts Competition
Country: United States
Language: English
Year: 2015
Runtime: 8min
Credits
Director: Andrew Laurich
Executive Producer: Andrew Laurich, Gabriel Miller
Producer: Christina Lee
Screenwriter: Gabriel Miller, Andrew Laurich
Cinematographer: Scott Uhlfelder
Editor: Daniel Reitzenstein
Sound Designer: Lindsey Alvarez
Music: Gregory Jenkins
Additional Credits: Location Sound: Sabi Tulok, Color Correction: Marco Cordero, Gaffer: Armando Ballesteros, Key Grip: Oliver Young, 1st AC: Jack Nitz, 2nd AC: Seth Smigelski, Make-Up: Maryann Yee, Wardrobe: Alison Uhlfelder, Production Assistant: Jesse Kitnick
Principal Cast: John Ennis, Stephen Ellis
Director Bio
Laurich started directing commercials and digital content for brands, receiving recent recognition at the 2015 AICP Awards and a nomination for Best Music Video at the 2015 One Screen Fest. Previously, he was selected for Shoot Magazine's New Director's Showcase. He's currently developing several narrative projects and learning to cook.
Contact
Public Film Contact
Christina Lee
A Reasonable Request Film
areasonablerequestfilm@gmail.com
Publicity Contact
Christina Lee
chrstnalee@gmail.com